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Male American goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Photo by zoomanallen
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Field Notes

Description:

This male was very aggressive to the other goldfinches, tufted titmouse, and Dark-eyed juncos.

Habitat:

Wooded area near a small pond and field. After a large winter snowfall.

Notes:

I set up my camera to take continuous photos, got some great ones.

Reference Links:

American Goldfinch, American Goldfinch, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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